The last time Gao pragmatic met Li Chengcai was in Ningyuan. At that time, Li Chengcai followed his elder brother Li Chengliang to greet and receive Gao pragmatically.
Perhaps it was because Li Chengliang was there that time, and Li Chengcai's performance was very little. Most of the time, he was smiling and approving. Gao Pragmatic was not deeply impressed by this "Second Master Li".
However, this time when dealing with him directly, Gao Pragmatic found that his knowledge of the Tieling Li family might still be lacking. This Li Chengcai's level was not bad.
Gao pragmatic may know more about Li Chengliang and Li Rusong because of their reputation in later generations. He even barely knows about the second generation of the Li family like Li Rubai, Li Ruzhen, and Li Rumei who later served as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Army, but for people like Li Chengcai
This kind of person who has been hiding behind Li Chengliang is almost unknown.
It's not good to know nothing, so Gao Pragmatic cheered up and chatted with Li Chengcai for a while, even somewhat ignoring Fang Si Cheng.
In the absence of Li Chengliang, Li Chengcai, the second master, was actually Li Chengliang's representative. He first apologized to Gao pragmatically for this "misunderstanding" on behalf of Li Chengliang, and was even so sincere that he took out the letter written to Li Rugui and asked Gao pragmatically to read it.
This proves that Li Chengliang himself really respected and was very close to Gao Bingxian, otherwise he would not have asked Li Rugui to come to visit him and "carry the rites of son-nephew".
Then, he apologized to Gao Pangshi on behalf of himself, Li Rugui's biological father, because his negligence in discipline had made Li Rugui "ignorant of etiquette" and thus committed such a big mistake.
At the same time, he also expressed his gratitude to Gao Pingshi on behalf of the entire Tieling Li family, thanking him for giving the younger generation of the Li family a heads-up, so that they could wake up and correct their mentality, so that they would no longer be distracted and forgetful.
In a word, in the eyes of him and his eldest brother Li Chengliang, Gao Jingshi's arrest of Li Rugui this time was not only not disrespectful or a blow to the Tieling Li family, but on the contrary, it was to save their lives. After all, they were ruined and even ruined because of forgetfulness.
There are many stories of family breakdown and death. The root cause is that there is no such "true friend" who can speak frankly and keep them awake.
The truth is so good that I almost believe it.
However, Gao Pragmatic doesn't care whether he is telling the truth or lies. Anyway, I will continue after you say it. With a sincere look, I explain that I am doing this for the Li family's century-old plan and hope that the Tieling Li family can continue.
Maintain a fine style and always exist as the pillar home of Ming Dynasty.
The two talked hypocritically for a long time, and then the topic turned to Li Rugui's punishment.
Li Chengcai's attitude was very decisive, and he firmly stated that "such a big mistake cannot be punished severely, otherwise why would the police come?" However, Li Chengcai modestly said that it is up to you to decide how to "severely punish".
How dare the general dare to speak casually and offend Huwei?
Gao Pingshi said "haha" in his heart, but he looked relieved on his face, and then put on a look of great regret and hesitation, as if he was struggling with how to deal with Li Rugui.
Li Chengcai was extremely nervous, but it was also extremely difficult to have a "high-ranking, military-minded and obedient" look on his face.
At this time, Fang Si Cheng, who had been ignored, spoke up. He really lived up to Li Chengliang's performance in Liaoyang a few days ago and really jumped out to intercede for Li Rugui: "Military Constitution, I think that although Commander Li has made a serious mistake,
But after all, he is eager for military affairs, his fault is hard to cover up, his feelings are pitiable, and it seems inappropriate to punish him too much..."
Gao Pangshi glanced at him and said calmly: "Well, what you said makes some sense. In this case, the death penalty can be avoided."
Li Chengcai was relieved at first, but then he felt angry again, his temples were pounding, and he cursed secretly: This little bastard has such great official power! Didn't he just not come to visit? He really wanted to kill Rugui!
He seemed to have forgotten that Li Rugui's problem was not that he did not come to visit, but that he did not show up despite being issued a license by the military constitution, left his post without reporting it, and sent troops without approval. Strictly speaking, he was indeed killable.
However, since Gao Jingshi said that the death penalty was avoidable, he could only hold back and listen to Gao Jingshi continue to speak.
Unexpectedly, Gao Pragmatic was not what he wanted. Instead of directly stating how he wanted to deal with Li Rugui, he asked him: "I heard that after brother Ruqi learned about this, he immediately wrote an essay and sent it to the capital?"
Li Chengcai's heart suddenly jumped, and he secretly thought something was wrong - how did he know this? What else did he know?
But Gao Pragmatic was looking at him with a smile at the moment. Li Chengcai didn't dare to blink his eyes, and he had no chance to think about anything. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said with an apologetic expression: "It is indeed true. When my brother learned about it,
I was extremely angry, and after reflecting on the cause, I felt that all the faults were caused by the Li family, so I immediately went to court and asked not only to resign from the title of Earl of Ningyuan, but also to dismiss all the Li family's children to avoid causing trouble in the future."
When Gao pragmatic heard this, he knew that Li Chengliang was retreating in order to advance - not to mention that he and Li Rusong, his father and son, had not yet been rewarded for the two great achievements of beheading enemy chiefs in the Monan War not long ago. This was another resignation.
With regard to the title of nobility, and the dismissal of the younger generation, whoever becomes the emperor will not be able to deal with it? Wouldn’t the people of the world be extremely chilled by such indifference to the meritorious officials?
So Gao Yingshi immediately shook his head and said in surprise: "Brother Ruqi, what do you mean? He is diligent in the king's affairs, how can he care about the education of his children at home? What does this matter have to do with him? Is it worthy of his invitation?"
Resigning the title? To tell you the truth, the Li family has contributed a lot to Monan's success. Even if the title is transferred to the Spylord, pragmatism is fully supportive."
Li Chengcai didn't know whether his words were true or false, but he still hurriedly put on a look of gratitude, but what he said were all modest words, nothing more than "responsibility" and "it's a small effort, I dare not
"Speaking of merit" and so on, and at the end, he turned around and praised his pragmatism, saying that the Li family's "little merits are all thanks to the military constitution", which is the most despicable thing to say.
Gao Pragmatic chuckled, waved his hand and refused to take up the issue, but said: "In addition, let's put it aside as a disciple... I'm sorry to be pragmatic, but this is really nonsense."
Li Chengcai was immediately stunned, because this sentence was really too much.
But Gao pragmatic seemed to be just being humble and didn't feel that he was being too big at all. He sighed and continued: "Brother Ru Qi's great ancestor inherited the Iron Ridge Guard and commanded the general affairs. The Li family can be regarded as a general for several generations... What is a general?
?A family that has served the country for generations on the border, either guarding the territory or opening up frontiers, and serving the king wholeheartedly, is a general.
Since the Li family is a general, it is the right path for their children to serve in the army. Is it possible that Brother Ruqi's generation has realized that he has achieved success and does not want his descendants to continue to be loyal to the king? Otherwise, why ask for "all the children"? I know.
It may be said that Brother Ruqi is trying to avoid suspicion. If you don't know, I'm afraid you might think that Brother Ruqi is using this to blackmail the imperial court."
Gao Pragmatic did not emphasize the words "blackmailing the imperial court", but he obviously slowed down his speech speed. When Li Chengcai heard it, it was like a thunderous sound.
Li Chengcai's face turned pale, and he thought to himself that something was wrong: This was meant to blackmail the imperial court, but as long as no one interfered, the imperial court would definitely pretend not to know anything, follow Li Chengliang's wishes, "gentle words of comfort", and then just say "no", you
Okay, I'm okay, everyone.
However, if someone interferes, especially someone as highly favored as Gao Pragmatic, then... then something bad might happen!
Li Chengcai suddenly broke into a cold sweat behind his back, and said quickly: "How dare my brother have such unreasonable thoughts? I ask the military commander to tell you the truth!"
Gao Jingshi looked at Li Chengcai with a smile and did not answer immediately. Just when Li Chengcai couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to explain again, Gao Jingshi opened his mouth again.
He chuckled lightly and said calmly: "If you are good at sparse prose, you should be good at it. However, with such sparse prose... in my opinion, there must be one and the other, otherwise the court will be dissatisfied. I would like to ask Li Canrong to convey this to me."
Brother Ruqi, I believe that with your understanding, you will be able to understand the meaning deeply."
A big stone fell in Li Chengcai's heart. He gulped secretly and said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, Bing Xian's instructions are correct. I will definitely convey them to you, I will convey them to you."
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Thanks to the book friend "Yao Rui Tianxia" for the reward, thank you!
